1、专业英语四级73及答案解析 (总分：46.98，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：1.00)_二、PART II LISTENING(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).This conversation took place_.（分数：0.33）A.in the middle of the semesterB.at the beginning of examsC.at the end of the school yearD.in the middle of summer vacation(2).Bob and Alien want to go t
2、o（分数：0.33）A.a rock and mineral showB.an opera at the concert hallC.a movie at the student centerD.a popular music concert(3).Allen is buying the tickets_.（分数：0.33）A.because she gets a student discountB.because Bob doesnt have very much moneyC.because she lost a bet and owes Bob moneyD.because Bob le
3、ft his wallet at home(1).This conversation is mainly about_.（分数：0.33）A.United States-Canadian agreementB.Unlimited growth in populationC.Pollution in the Great LakesD.The limited supply of phosphates(2)._has been the major problem in the Great Lakes in recent years.（分数：0.33）A.Too many algaeB.Excessi
4、ve recreational useC.Lack of adequate rainfallD.Too much evaporation(3).The United States and Canada have agreed _in regard to the Great Lakes.（分数：0.33）A.to eliminate swimming entirelyB.to limit boating and fishingC.to limit phosphates and detergentsD.to kill all algae(1).The party was held_.（分数：0.3
5、3）A.at Janes houseB.at Janes aunts houseC.at Janes sisters houseD.at Janes brothers house(2).Jane was nervous_.（分数：0.33）A.because she was worried about the birthday partyB.because she found this history course very challengingC.because she thought her term paper might be lateD.because she had a very
6、 hard time sleeping(3).The man say that he is unable to_.（分数：0.33）A.plan a birthday partyB.sleep during the dayC.type his own term papersD.work well under pressure三、SECTION B PASSAGE(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1)._were reported by the weather station in Chicago.（分数：0.25）A.Sunny skiesB.Cloudiness, but no rainC.l
7、ight showersD.Thunderstorms(2).The temperature at Ann Arbor Airport was _degrees Fahrenheit.（分数：0.25）A.79B.75C.74D.73(3).According to the weather report, the pollution index was_.（分数：0.25）A.very goodB.goodC.fairD.poor(4).The forecast indicated that the weather for the weekend would be_.（分数：0.25）A.ra
8、iny and mildB.rainy and coldC.sunny and mildD.cloudy and cold(1). The museum was built in memory of those （分数：0.33）A.who died in wars.B.who worked to help victims.C.who lost their families in disasters.D.who fought in wars.(2). Henry Durant put forward the idea because he（分数：0.33）A.had once fought i
9、n a war in Italy.B.had been wounded in a war.C.had assisted in treating the wounded.D.had seen the casualties and cruelties of war.(3). Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?（分数：0.33）A.Both are used as the organizations official symbols.B.Both are used regardless of religi
10、ous significance.C.The red cross was the organizations original symbol.D.The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.(1).Which of the following is TRUE about Syria today?（分数：0.33）A.Syria has very few Muslims.B.Syria is smaller than it was.C.Syria lies to the west of the Mediterrane
11、an.D.Syria reaches all the way to the Arabian Desert.(2)._ is the official language of Syria.（分数：0.33）A.MuslimB.SyrianC.ArabicD.French(3).Prance controlled Syria_（分数：0.33）A.before the First World WarB.from 1516 until the end of the First World WarC.from 1516 to Syrian independenceD.from the end of t
12、he First World War to 1946四、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).Jamaile Morally was accused of all EXCEPT_.（分数：0.50）A.illegal possession of a gunB.attempted kidnapC.attempted murderD.attempted rape(2).When did the assault happen?（分数：0.50）A.May 6.B.May 7.C.May 16.D.May 19.(1).The German delegation we
13、nt to Washington_.（分数：0.50）A.informing US President George Bush of its recent visit to IranB.consulting with US President George Bush for Irans nuclear developmentC.talking about political and economic sanctions to be imposed on IranD.asking Americas favor for its proposal to reform U.N. Security Co
14、uncil(2).Which of the following is NOT among European countries seeking a negotiated settlement to Iran nuclear problem?（分数：0.50）A.AustriaB.BritainC.FranceD.Germany(1).Who sponsored the conference on population?（分数：0.33）A.Cairo.B.The United Nations.C.The World Bank.D.The World Health Organization.(2
15、).The current rate of annual increase in the world population is about_.（分数：0.33）A.9 million.B.5.7 million.C.90 million.D.20 million.(3).Which of the following concerning the document is NOT true?（分数：0.33）A.The document will cover the next two decades.B.The document will win support from the delegat
16、es.C.The document will serve as a guideline.D.The document will be completed after the conference.五、PART III CLOZE (总题数：1，分数：1.00)The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides (1)_the hours of d
17、arkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this (2)_can be modified. The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a (3)_of growing importance in industry where automation (4)_round-the-clock working
18、 of machines. It normally (5)_from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a (6)_routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. (7)_, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine
19、(8)_ he has to change to another, (9)_much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very (10)_. One answer would seem to be (11)_periods on each shift, a month, or even three months. (12)_, recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their (13)_ habits of
20、 sleep and wakefulness during the weekend and that this is quite enough to destroy any (14)_ to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose (15)_may persist through all weekends and holidays. （分数：1.05）A
21、.inB.withC.ofD.overA.cycleB.periodC.circleD.roundA.problemB.difficultyC.troubleD.matterA.asksB.invitesC.calls forD.reacts toA.takesB.spendsC.demandsD.asksA.formerB.returnedC.reversedD.regularA.ThereforeB.UnfortunatelyC.In a wordD.In comparisonA.asB.whenC.thenD.thanA.thoughB.so thatC.whileD.asA.effic
22、ientlyB.goodC.easilyD.happilyA.shorterB.betterC.longerD.nicerA.SoB.In shortC.SimilarlyD.HoweverA.newB.normalC.temporaryD.favouriteA.changeB.returnC.adaptationD.tendencyA.wakefulnessB.sleepC.preferenceD.habit六、PART IV GRAMMAR &(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.These people once had fame and fortune; now_ is left to
23、 them is utter poverty.（分数：1.00）A.all thatB.all whatC.all whichD.that all3.There has been a_lack of communication between the union and the management.（分数：1.00）A.regretfulB.regrettableC.regrettingD.regretted4.There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of mountain climbing than_in the pub
24、lic mind today.（分数：1.00）A.existsB.existC.exitingD.to exist5.Bob was completely _ by the robber s disguise.（分数：1.00）A.taken awayB.taken downC.taken toD.taken in6.The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, _ all practical value by the time they were finished.（分数：1.00）A.had lost
25、B.would have lostC.would loseD.should have lost7.Does brain power _as we get older? Scientists now have some surprising answers.（分数：1.00）A.descendB.declineC.deduceD.collapse8.I dont mind _ the decision as long as it is not too late.（分数：1.00）A.you to delay makingB.your delaying makingC.your delaying
26、to makeD.you delay to make9.Force is measured in pound _it is produced.（分数：1.00）A.wheneverB.howC.no matter howD.although10.This spacious room is_furnished with just a few articles in it.（分数：1.00）A.lightlyB.sparselyC.hardlyD.rarely11.There are nations whose lack of contact with the outside world has_
27、 poverty.（分数：1.00）A.fallen intoB.consisted inC.resulted inD.come up to12.How much of your countrys electrical supply is _from water power?（分数：1.00）A.deducedB.derivedC.detachedD.declined13.The book gives a brief _of the course of his research up till now.（分数：1.00）A.outlineB.referenceC.frameD.outlook1
28、4.The ability to store knowledge makes computers different from every other machine_ invented.（分数：1.00）A.everB.thusC.yetD.as15.I purposely _ from extending these observations to any length.（分数：1.00）A.abstainB.sustainC.retainD.detain16.If the whole opera, on _ beforehand, a great deal of time and mon
29、ey would have been lost.（分数：1.00）A.was not plannedB.has not been plannedC.had not been plannedD.were not planned17.Its time for me to see_ dinner.（分数：1.00）A.outB.overC.aboutD.off18.Agriculture is the countrys chief source of wealth, wheat _by far the biggest cereal crop.（分数：1.00）A.isB.beenC.beD.bein
30、g19.After _for the job, you will be required to take a language test.（分数：1.00）A.being interviewedB.interviewedC.interviewingD.having interviewed20.Children of poor health are very _ to colds in winter and should be taken care of particularly.（分数：1.00）A.willingB.readyC.reluctantD.prone21.When supply
31、exceeds demand for any product, prices are _ to fall.（分数：1.00）A.timelyB.liableC.simultaneousD.subject22.He is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is not the man _he was twenty years ago.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.whoD.whom23.The Olympic Games_in 776 B. C. in Olympia, a small town in Greece.（分数：1
32、.00）A.originatedB.stemmedC.derivedD.descended24.I have had my eyes tested and the report says that my _is perfect.（分数：1.00）A.visionB.horizonC.outlookD.perspective25.Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true _it comes to classroom tests.（分数：1.00）A.when
33、B.sinceC.beforeD.after26.Who would you rather _ with you, George or me?（分数：1.00）A.goingB.to goC.have goneD.went27.In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women_ this field is climbing.（分数：1.00）A.engagingB.devotingC.registeringD.pursuing28.The main road through Littlebury
34、was blocked for three hours today after an accident _two lorries.（分数：1.00）A.involvingB.includingC.combiningD.containing29._ difficulties we may come across, well help one another to overcome them.（分数：1.00）A.HoweverB.WheneverC.WhereverD.Whatever30.Fat cannot change into muscle_ changes into fat.（分数：1
35、.00）A.any more thanB.no more thanC.no less thanD.much more than31.Everyone who has visited the city agrees that it is_with life.（分数：1.00）A.vibrantB.violentC.energeticD.full七、PART V READING C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)Who said the only way to learn about a country you cant visit is by reading a book? Dan Eckherg
36、s television students at Hopkins High School know better. Theyre seeing countries and learning about cultures with the aid of electronic communications. Using computers, satellite hookups, and telephone hotlines, Eckbergs students have already followed a team of cyclists 11,500 miles across the cont
37、inent of Africa, sat atop Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sweltered in the Sahara Desert. This winter theyll interact with an expedition exploring Central America in search of the classic: Maya culture. You can join them. How? By following Eckberg and his class as they track the adventures of Dan and Steve Bue
38、ttner, two world-class bicyclists from U.S.A. Starting last month these two bicyclists, joined by archaeologists and a technical support team, are interacting with students via the Internet, the worldwide computer network. From classroom or home computer, students can make research proposals to the
39、Buettners or the archaeologists at the various Central American locations theyve been exploring as part of their Maya Quest expedition. We hope that someone will ask a question that cant readily be answered, says Hopkins High School student Barry Anderson, and through the online activities, an answe
40、r will be founda discovery! Having students discover why a civilization as advanced as the Maya collapsed in the 9th century is one key goal for the leaders of the Maya Quest expedition. The more important goal is using interactive learning to discover the cause of the decline and compare it to issu
41、es we face todaynatural disasters, environmental problems, and war. Ten lesson planson topics ranging from the Maya language to the Maya creation mythhave been developed for the interactive expedition. Through a combination of live callin television and the Internet, says Eckberg, were hoping to bui
42、ld excitement and engagement in learning in our school. （分数：1.00）(1).Dan Eckberg and his students learn about Africa by_.（分数：0.50）A.reading books.B.watching video tapes.C.interacting via the Internet.D.cycling 11,500 miles.(2).Which of the following activities is NOT involved in Dan Eckberg and his
43、students expedition?（分数：0.50）A.Going to visit various Central American locations.B.Getting information through electronic communications.C.Discussing different topics on the Maya civilization.D.Forming research, proposals and discovering the answers.A few common misconceptions. Beauty is only skin-d
44、eep. Ones physical assets and liabilities dont count all that much in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best. Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not- so-beautiful people. The virtually unanimous conclusion: Looks do matter, more than most of us realize. The data suggest, for example, the physically attractive individuals are more likely to be treated well by their parents, sought out as friends, and pursued romantically. With the poss
